Silk Women's Nightdress from China
A lightweight, floor-length silk nightdress designed for women, featuring delicate lace trims and spaghetti straps. Classified under HTS 6208.99.50 as it is a women's nightdress made of silk or silk waste, not knitted or crocheted, falling into 'other' silk undershirts and similar articles. It provides elegant sleepwear comfort with the smooth texture of pure silk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify silk content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification; declare fiber composition on labels per FTC rules
• Avoid misclassifying as knitted if woven construction
• Watch for quotas on silk apparel imports